PAUL SMITH

Paul was born Sept. 9, 1948, in Steubenville, son of the late Paul E., Sr. and Mildred (Blankenship) Smith.

He previously work -ed at Twin State Motors, as a Master Mechanic, and at the former Hancock Manufacturing Co. in Toronto.

Paul was a Veteran of the US Marine Corp. He served during the Vietnam War at the battle of Khe Sanah, and during the Tet offensive.

He was a lifetime member of the VFW, where he was a Past Commander, and the NRA. Paul was an avid firearms enthusiast and gun- smith. He was an ultra-light pilot, a CB and Ham radio enthusiast, and a Mr. Fix-It for his entire family.

In additions to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by brothers, Thomas and Larry Smith; granddaughter, Alexandria Dawn Smith; niece, Lacy Lee Ault; and nephew, Tom Smith Jr.

Surviving is his son, Paul E. Smith, III (Amber Drury) of Benton, KY; daughter, Michelle Smith of Newark, OH; sister, Cindy (Aaron) Reese of Empire, OH; and special friend and neighbor, Jim and Heather Monigold of Toronto; three grand- children Brianne, Joey, and Holden.

Paul’s wishes were to be cremated with a graveside service to be held in the Island Creek Cemetery at a later date. Military Honors will be provided by the Toronto American Legion Post#86.

Arrangements for Paul are in the care of J.E. Foster Funeral Home in Toronto.

Memorial donations may be made to the woundedwarrior project.org.